Rogue’s ‘grenade can’ salutes the U.S. armed forces

Oregon’s Rogue Ales announced today that it will release its American Amber Ale in cans in time to be iced down in chests and taken to the beach/park/backyard for Flag Day (June 14), the first day of summer (June 21) and the Fourth of July (July 4).

The 16-ounce “grenade cans” — named for the image of a hand grenade emblazoned on each — go on sale nationwide June 1, Rogue reports in an email that could’ve been written in red, white and blue ink:

This beer is about America, not about a beer style – and at Rogue we build relationships, not just ales. For years we’ve taken an active role in supporting the men and women of our Armed Forces, and American Amber Ale has been our Patriotic Rogue since we first opened our doors 25 years ago. Of course, having a great beer style doesn’t hurt. Since its creation, American Amber has won 6 gold medals at the World Beer Championships.

Rogue Brewmaster John Maier pays tribute to America’s Amber Waves of Grain by brewing American Amber with hops and barley from Rogue Farms in Independence and Tygh Valley, OR . Using Rogue grown ingredients gives American Amber a unique taste of place that can only be grown in the USA.